Cuomo staffer hit in head with cinder block during random NYC attack

“We know that you’re a homosexual, we’ve been following you.”Trigger Warning: This story has details of suicidal ideation and might be distressing to some readers. For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.This is what Yvonne Sillett,  a former Australian soldier and cipher operator, was told during a 1988 interrogation into her sexuality in relation to her security clearance. The royal commission is gathering evidence from ADF members who have had suicidal ideation or from surviving family members of those who have died.  Describing her interrogation, Sillett said that “after several hours of this questioning they said they would be taking the matter further and that, based on my sexuality, I could no longer be in Signal Corps as I’d be open to blackmail, and that they were downgrading my security clearance which was needed to do that job. They told me I’d never instruct women again.”According to The Guardian, during her interrogation, she was asked to give up the names of other homosexual military personnel but she refused to do so.With the help of a partner at the time, Sillett was able to “pull through.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentZDF Enterprises, a key production-distribution component of one of Europe’s biggest public broadcaster powerhouses, Germany’s ZDF, is set to operate under the new name of ZDF Studios.Effective from April 1, the title, announced by ZDF Enterprises President and CEO Fred Burcksen on Monday in Mainz, captures much better ZDFE’s current business reach, scale and ambitions.“We are a studio, we cover all elements of our industry, from early development to longtail sales. The new name fits our business model much better and reflects our production and distribution expertise,” Burcksen said.ZDF Enterprises was launched in 1993 to handle worldwide program distribution as new content-avid private TV networks sprang up in Europe and beyond and also to deal with the business affairs of the acquisition of programs from around the world.

Naman Ramachandran Acclaimed Nepalese filmmaker Deepak Rauniyar has cast Indian actor Tannishtha Chatterjee as one of the leads in his upcoming feature “The Sky Is Mine.”Chatterjee’s credits include “Brick Lane” (2007), for which she scored a best actress nomination at the British Independent Film Awards, “Parched” (2015) and “Lion” (2016). She won the Asia Star Award for best Asian filmmaker at Busan for her directorial debut, “Roam Rome Mein” (2019).Rauniyar’s latest work, short film “Four Nights,” is playing at Berlinale Shorts. The filmmaker’s first feature, “Highway,” premiered at the 2012 Berlinale and played Locarno, while his sophomore feature “White Sun” (2016) won awards at the Venice, Palm Springs, Fribourg and Singapore festivals.

Hannah Ann Sluss confirmed she's dating Los Angeles Rams player Jake Funk ahead of Super Bowl Sunday.After keeping their relationship on the down-low, the former Bachelor starlet took to her Instagram page and shared an array of photos and videos, which included her fashion and food preps before heading to SoFi Stadium to see all the action live and in person.One of those images showed Sluss giving her beau a 'good luck kiss' before the big game against the Cincinnati Bengals.And in the end the couple have plenty to celebrate, as a late 4th quarter touchdown pass by Matthew Stafford to Cooper Kupp gave the Rams a 23-20 win to become the new world champions of the NFL. Confirmed! Hannah Ann Sluss confirmed she's dating LA Rams player Jake Funk before the team took on the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56 at Sofi Stadium in Los AngelesSluss, who was a contestant on the 24th season ofThe Bachelor in 2020, took a selfie video of her 'good Luck kiss' seemingly from inside the Rams hotel.She was all about showcasing her legs and midriff decked out in a black shorts and white crop top combination, although she did cover up at times by wearing an LA Rams jacket with her man's name and uniform number 34 on the back.

Her estranged husbandKanye 'Ye' West called her current boyfriend Pete Davidson a 'd***head' and shared ascreengrab of his private text to him on Sunday.But Kim Kardashian didn't seem too bothered about the social media drama.The 41-year-old SKIMS mogul ignored all of Ye's posts as she took to Instagram to instead share some very fashionable snaps of herself. Fashionista: Kim Kardashiantook to Instagram to instead share some very fashionable snaps of herselfKim looked out of this world in a black flight suit with matching heels as she accessorizedwith the same Catwoman-esque Balenciaga shades she wore after the Met Gala.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky. The couple were spotted spending time together in her native Barbados on Christmas Eve.Rihanna and the rapper, both 32, were spotted boarding a yacht they chartered on Thursday, December 24, in photos obtained by the Daily Mail.

Daniel crime clan hitman was the victim of a brutal jail assault on Christmas Eve.Raymond Anderson needed medical attention after the incident in high-security HMP Shotts in Lanarkshire.The 58-year-old suffered facial injuries in the targeted attack, which happened while inmates were allowed out of their cells on Thursday afternoon.It is understood he suffered a broken nose and was told, “Shut up and wipe your face”, by his alleged attacker, who cannot be named for legal reasons.Anderson is serving 30 years for his role in a triple gangland shooting that left one man dead.

Christmas Eve – after putting just $40 (£30) into a slot machine.The incredible feat took place in the Suncoast Hotel and Casino in Alta Drive on Thursday afternoon.The man, who has only been identified as Kevin in order to protect him for safety reasons, said he divides his time between Las Vegas and Alaska.According to a news release shared with Fox News, Kevin won the jackpot from an International Game Technology Megabucks slot machine on Christmas Eve afternoon around 12.30pm.He reportedly only put $40 into the machine before his huge win."It was certainly a Christmas Eve to remember," a spokesman from Boyd Gaming told Fox News.

For fans of The Mandalorian, Christmas came early as director and The Book of Boba Fett executive producer Robert Rodriguez joined the Child (a.k.a. Grogu)for a holiday jam session.

Gigi Hadid and Dua Lipa have practically become family on account of her year-long relationship with Anwar Hadid.On Christmas Eve Gigi and the Don't Start Now singer, both 25, celebrated the holidays surrounded by the Hadid clan at mom Yolanda's farm in Pennsylvania.Flexing their crafty side the ladies made gingerbread houses alongside sister Bella Hadid as they rang in Christmas with their close loved ones.

A 20-year-old New York City man who allegedly shot a cop twice in the back on Christmas Eve with a pink gun – and failed to breach his bulletproof vest – told reporters he was sorry Friday. William Moss is accused of shooting NYPD Officer Connor Boalick, 27, in the back as he was taking a statement from Moss’ girlfriend.

Dua Lipa is celebrating the Christmas holiday with the Hadid family this year!

Video shows a homeless man creeping up on a female staffer for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo moments before he allegedly bashed her over the head with a cinderblock near a New York City construction site.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo granted clemency to 21 people on Christmas Eve, including two women convicted of killing their abusive partners and a 70-year-old Vietnam War veteran convicted of second-degree murder in the 1980s.

Boris Johnson has hailed the historic Brexit trade deal struck with EU – but apologised for interrupting Cars 3 on Christmas Eve.The PM told the nation that the agreement reached with Brussels was a “good deal for the whole of Europe”.At one point, he also told the conference: "I'm sorry for disturbing Cars 3 by the way."The film, which was being broadcast on BBC One, was actually shown all the way through before they cut to the PM's speech.

New York City restaurants owners are considering banning Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio from eating at their establishments -- a move to hit back against the latest restrictions banning indoor dining during the frigid winter months as well as constantly shifting rules during the coronavirus pandemic that have forced business owners to pay out of pocket with little government assistance.

When did New York become its own country? Apparently, this week, when media favorite Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s delusions of grandeur prompted him to try to restrict travel from the United Kingdom to what Cuomo seems to believe is the Kingdom of New York.

New York City bar and restaurant owners have put together a new web series aimed solely at bringing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s attention to their plight during the pandemic.

Emily Atack stole the show as she donned a plunging red jumpsuit for her appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, which airs on Christmas Eve.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday mused that Santa will be "very good" to him this Christmas because of how hard he worked to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that he asked three major airlines to add New York state to the list of 120 countries requiring passengers traveling from the United Kingdom to get a negative COVID-19 test result before boarding flights.